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Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Overview, Lassen ACCESSIBILITY SELF-EVALUATION AND TRANSITION PLAN LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 2020 NOTE: Do not delete this page; it is for layout purposes. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Lassen Volcanic National Park’s Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan (SETP) includes findings from the self-evaluation process, as well as a plan for improving accessibility parkwide. The Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan resulted from the work of an NPS interdisciplinary team, including planning, design, and construction professionals; and interpretive, resource, visitor safety, maintenance, and accessibility specialists. Site plans, photographs, and specific actions for identified park areas were developed. Associated time frames and implementation strategies were established to assist NPS park staff in scheduling and performing required actions and to document completed work. Park policies, practices, communication, and training needs were also addressed. The goals of the plan are to 1) document existing park barriers to accessibility for people with disabilities, 2) provide an effective approach for upgrading facilities, services, activities, and programs, and 3) instill a culture around creating universal access. The following are the key park experiences and associated park areas addressed in the transition plan: 1) Appreciate the dynamic landscape, scenic values, and iconic views – Bumpass Hell Trailhead, Butte Lake, Devastated Area Trailhead, Drakesbad Guest Ranch, Emerald Lake, Hat Creek Trailhead, Juniper Lake – North, Juniper Lake – South, Kings Creek Picnic Area, Lake Helen Picnic Area, Lassen Peak Trailhead, Manzanita Lake, Manzanita Lake Campground, Manzanita Lake Day Use Area, Southwest Entrance Area, Southwest Entrance Sign, Sulphur Works, Summit Lake Campground, Volcano Adventure Camp, Warner Valley Campground 2) Experience wilderness character and backcountry – Bumpass Hell Trailhead, Butte Lake, Devastated Area Trailhead, Drakesbad Guest Ranch, Emerald Lake, Hat Creek Trailhead, Juniper Lake – North, Juniper Lake – South, Kings Creek Picnic Area, Lake Helen Picnic Area, Lassen Peak Trailhead, Manzanita Lake Campground, Manzanita Lake Day Use Area, Southwest Entrance Area, Sulphur Works, Summit Lake Campground, Volcano Adventure Camp, Warner Valley Campground 3) Learn about the diversity of volcanic and hydrothermal features and associated geology – Bumpass Hell Trailhead, Butte Lake, Devastated Area Trailhead, Drakesbad Guest Ranch, Hat Creek Trailhead, Kings Creek Picnic Area, Lake Helen Picnic Area, Lassen Peak Trailhead, Manzanita Lake, Manzanita Lake Campground, Manzanita Lake Day Use Area, Mineral Conference Building, Southwest Entrance Area, Sulphur Works, Volcano Adventure Camp, Warner Valley Campground 4) Explore the unique biological diversity at the intersection of three distinct biological provinces – Bumpass Hell Trailhead, Butte Lake, Devastated Area Trailhead, Drakesbad Guest Ranch, Emerald Lake, Hat Creek Trailhead, Juniper Lake – North, Juniper Lake – South, Kings Creek Picnic Area, Lake Helen Picnic Area, Lassen Peak Trailhead, Manzanita Lake, Manzanita Lassen Volcanic National Park 3 Lake Campground, Manzanita Lake Day Use Area, Southwest Entrance Area, Sulphur Works, Summit Lake Campground, Volcano Adventure Camp, Warner Valley Campground 5) Learn about the robust human history and connection to this dynamic volcanic landscape – Bumpass Hell Trailhead, Butte Lake, Devastated Area Trailhead, Drakesbad Guest Ranch, Hat Creek Trailhead, Juniper Lake – North, Juniper Lake – South, Lassen Peak Trailhead, Manzanita Lake, Manzanita Lake Campground, Manzanita Lake Day Use Area, Mineral Conference Building, Southwest Entrance Area, Sulphur Works, Summit Lake Campground, Volcano Adventure Camp, Warner Valley Campground 6) Engage in recreational activities and traditional visitor experiences – Bumpass Hell Trailhead, Butte Lake, Devastated Area Trailhead, Drakesbad Guest Ranch, Emerald Lake, Hat Creek Trailhead, Juniper Lake – North, Juniper Lake – South, Kings Creek Picnic Area, Lake Helen Picnic Area, Lassen Peak Trailhead, Manzanita Lake, Manzanita Lake Campground, Manzanita Lake Day Use Area, Southwest Entrance Area, Southwest Entrance Sign, Sulphur Works, Summit Lake Campground, Volcano Adventure Camp, Warner Valley Campground Overall, similar services, activities, and programs were found throughout park areas, as were assessment findings for physical and program accessibility. PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY The park is actively addressing accessibility in its facilities, including significant recent projects directly related to improving accessibility. In the fall of 2019, the park completed an accessibility upgrade of Bumpass Hell Trail (other than a few, short sections in which meeting an accessible grade was not possible), one of the most popular trails in the park. These modifications included regrading many sections along its length and stabilizing its surface. Sulphur Works is another example of an area recently renovated to be more accessible, with an accessible route to the mud pots and steam vents. Finally, Devastated Area Trailhead was recently updated to have a ½ mile accessible interpretive trail affording scenic views of Lassen Peak. The Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center also has many great accessible features, with an open floor plan and good circulation, clear floor space at exhibits, a split-level information desk and service counter, and a paved geologic walk-through time route surrounding the building. Accessible cabins are available at Manzanita Lake, with accessible parking, routes, and restrooms. Recurring findings related to physical accessibility included steep approaches at restrooms and waysides, a lack of accessible campsites, and steep slopes and missing/inadequate signage at accessible parking areas. Other than extra toilet paper dispensers installed above side wall grab bars, almost all CXT restrooms in the park had accessible interiors; however, the approaches at many of these restrooms had high running slopes, often due to incorrect placing of these structures during installation. Few accessible campsites exist in park campgrounds (those that are available are at Manzanita Lake, Butte Lake, and North Summit Lake), although some of the assessed campsites were level and within 4 Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan proximity to restrooms and other features, and these could likely be made accessible. Many of the designated accessible parking stalls had slopes slightly above two percent and some were missing accessible parking signage. Some of the less-developed areas in the park, such as Warner Valley Campground and Emerald Lake, did not have defined accessible parking and established routes between parking and accessible facilities and features. Because of the significant and heavy snowfall affecting many areas of the park, some outdoor facilities are difficult to maintain in an accessible state. For instance, most of the concrete picnic tables in the park had structural deficiencies such as bending or broken ends of tabletops. Maintaining accessible tables would be easier by instead cutting out a portion of the bench at each accessible table for a wheelchair user to roll up to, thereby also encouraging a more social picnicking experience. Unpaved roads, such as at Drakesbad Guest Ranch, had significant cross slopes because of runoff and are difficult to maintain to provide an accessible path between facilities. Annual regrading of strategic and necessary roads would improve access. Because of time and resource constraints, hiking trails were not assessed as part of this effort. Assessments for trails will need to be conducted in the future. PROGRAM ACCESSIBILITY The park is actively addressing accessibility in its services and programs and has done an excellent job strategically including accessibility in programs throughout the park. The park website provides a wealth of resources for visitors with disabilities, including information on accessible programs and facilities, the ability to download the park accessibility guide and audio description of the park brochure, view park videos with audio description and captions, and listen to audio tours. Audio description is also provided for exhibits, films, and waysides at the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center, exhibits and films that Manzanita Lake, and for waysides at the Devastated Area Interpretive Trail. Tactile exhibits are available at the visitor center, including a topographic map of the park, as well as at the Loomis Museum. Most of the waysides in the park have high contrast, readable fonts, and clear and concise language. The park also has an audio tour for the park highway and is considering providing one at Drakesbad Guest Ranch. Recurring findings related to program accessibility included few tactile features at outdoor locations in the park, a lack of trailhead signage with characteristics (e.g., slopes, widths, surface materials) of the trails, and few programs for visitors unable to access some of the more difficult locations and activities in the park. Assistive listening devices are available at the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center but are not available in other locations such as Manzanita Lake. Live audio description illustrating visual elements to persons with low or no vision for Ranger-let interpretive tours is not offered. Improving programs by installing weather-resistant tactile maps and/or models at unique locations, such as Bumpass Hell Trailhead, or if adequate materials would
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